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GOMO supports half of the world's ocean observing research
Our mission is to provide and support high quality global ocean observations and research to improve our scientific understanding and inform society about the ocean’s role in environmental change.
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What we can learn from our global ocean
GOMO studies global ocean conditions which help us understand our changing ocean and its impact on the environment.
What We Observe
Keeping an eye on ocean heat
Ocean heat influences extreme weather events, Arctic sea-ice, and impacts fisheries and marine ecosystems. Learn about three ocean observing platforms that help us track changes in ocean temperature.
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We’re Hiring! Two Physical Scientist/Program Manager Positions

NOAA Ocean Acidification Program & GOMO fund $3M for optimizing ocean carbon observing

Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA invest $1.8 million to expand critical ice and ocean observations in the Arctic

Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA invest $3.84 million to enhance Arctic research, data management and climate resiliency

Adopt a Drifter Program releases a new educational game: Ocean Odyssey: Tracking Marine Debris

MEET OUR PEOPLE

Meet Our 2024 Knauss Fellows: Allison Lepp and Kyla Kelly

Following our annual tradition of hosting Sea Grant Knauss Fellows, this February the Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing (GOMO) Program welcomed Allison (Alie) Lepp and Kyla Kelly!  Alie comes to GOMO from Virginia Sea Grant and is supporting the Arctic Research and Communications portfolios. Kyla is from the University of

The Evolution of the Global Ocean Observing System

Over the past 30 years, ocean observations have helped inform weather forecasts, climate predictions, fisheries management and shown us how the oceans are changing over time. In this video, you will hear from some of our partners around the world about the importance of our global ocean observing system, what’s next in evolving the system to become more inclusive, and how the information we collect can be used to address rapid changes in the ocean and climate.

We Support the Advancement of Ocean Science

GOMO provides support for institutions from around the country that foster advancements in understanding and protecting our global ocean. Learn more about the research projects that impact people, ecosystems, and the economy.